The Mezquita in Cordoba is a worldwide unique architectural monument. The word Mezquita comes from the Arabian and means mosque. It was built 784 by Abd ar-Rahman I, the first Umayyad Emir of Cordoba. It had repeatedly been extended, first by Abd ar-Rahman II, then from Abd ar-Rahman III, of Al-Hakam II and the vizier […]
Magic Sunrise in Angkor Wat – Siem Reap
It’s an uplifting feeling to watch the sunrise in Angkor Wat, especially when the first rays of the sun appear behind the towers of this unique temple. The insects lash waves in the small lake in front of the temple and the first birds are buzzing around. In the 12 century this original Hindu shrine […]
Water Puppet Show in Hanoi – Vietnam
The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi is something special because one finds water puppet theaters only in Vietnam. The operators of the dolls which move these over 3 to 4 m long bars are hidden behind a bamboo curtain. The puppets move above a water surface, the bars are hidden in the water. About wire rope […]
Plaza de España in Seville – Spain
One cannot think up a more beautiful setting for a movie like the Plaza de Espana in Seville. It was the film set for star Wars Saga Episode II: Attack of the Clones by George Lukas, as well as for three other movies. However, the square was not built for the movies. The Plaza de […]
Fireworks Water Festival – Phnom Penh
There is a particular atmosphere, when the full moon rises over the Mekong River and its light reflected in the gentle waves. If this happens to be during the Water Festival (Bon Om Tuk) and millions of people are waiting for the daily fireworks, then the tension rises to the highest level. Please watch our […]
Green Tourism – Electric Car tour Hanoi Part2
Our sightseeing tour with an electric car continues through countless streets of the Old Town, past the Hoan Kiem Lake to Hanoi Cathedral. St. Joseph’s Cathedral Even if he real name is St. Joseph’s Cathedral, it is also called Nha Lon Lon Ha Noi, which means small Notre Dame of Hanoi. This does not refer […]